Cao da Serra de Aires
VS
Miniature American Shepherd
Cao da Serra de Aires vs Miniature American Shepherd
Compare Cao da Serra de Aires and Miniature American Shepherd side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Cao da Serra de Aires
Miniature American Shepherd
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
42 – 55 cm
33 – 46 cm
Weight
12 – 18 kg
9 – 14 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
11 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Cao da Serra de Aires
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Miniature American Shepherd
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Small
Summary
About Cao da Serra de Aires
The Cao da Serra de Aires is a medium Portuguese herding dog with a long, shaggy, low‑shedding coat and alert “monkey‑like” expression. Loyal, sensitive and intelligent, it needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and regular grooming, thriving as an active family companion.
About Miniature American Shepherd
Compact, athletic herding dog bred in the U.S. as a smaller Australian Shepherd. Intelligent, devoted, and “velcro” with family, often reserved with strangers. Needs regular training, mental work, and exercise. Medium double coat in varied colors; generally healthy with 12–15 year lifespan.
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